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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Soup ladle
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Soup ladle

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1894
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
InscribedStamped back of handle: "Sterling Hope Brothers (retailer) Pat-d. 94". Monogrammed "LEF" in conjoined script on cartouche. Back cartouche engraved "Folsom".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number87.79
Not on view
DescriptionElaborate forward bent handle with carouche above a mask; cartouche monogrammed "LEF" in conjoined script; back cartouche engraved "Folsom" and another elaborate mask where handle joins the lobed bowl.

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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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ca. 1840